HIPAA Recreational Injury Technical Correction Act

House Bill:  H.R. 2793

Senate Bill:  S. 577

A provision in the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) has resulted in discrimination against motorcyclists.  Insurers may deny accident benefits to employees who ride motorcycles. 

Representative Michael Burgess (R-TX) and Ted Strickland (D-OH) have introduced the House legislation, HR 2793. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) and Russ Feingold (D-WI) have introduced the Senate counterpart legislation, S.577 in order to close this loophole.

There are 93 cosponsors to the House bill.  On the Senate side, there are 9 cosponsors.

There are no Delaware cosponsors to these bills.

You are urged to write Senator Joe Biden, Senator Tom Carper, and Representative Mike Castle voicing your support of this important legislation.

For a sample letter, click here   Recreational Injury Sample Letter.

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